How to Frame a Painted Canvas
A frame and mat make a canvas painting look finished and ready to hang. You can frame and mat a canvas yourself with a few simple tips.
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Instructions
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Measure the canvas. Write down the length, width and depth. The depth is how thick the canvas is.
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Buy a frame that corresponds to the measurements in Step 1. Many canvases have a generic depth measurement, so be aware that your canvas may not fit if you do not check the depth.
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Measure the inner lip of the frame.
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Using the measurement in Step 3, purchase a mat and a pane of glass.
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Clean the glass.
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Place the pane of glass in the frame.
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Place the mat on top of the glass.
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Place the canvas on top of the mat and secure it with canvas clips or framing clips.
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Tips & Warnings
If the frame is not deep enough for your canvas, canvas clips can be used.
Resources
- Photo Credit Jeinny Solis S.
